Strength and MOE of Poplar wood (Populus alba L.) across the grain: experimental data

The paper is centred on the mechanical characteristics of poplar wood (Populus alba L.), particularly on selected short term loading tests (strength and modulus of elasticity) across the grain. The reason for such work arises from the necessity to deepen the knowledge of the mechanical behaviours of this species to apply it to a better conservation of painted panels. Tension and compression tests perpendicular to the grain, at three different wooden moisture content values, are described. The results show no evident differences at various moisture content values and for different loading tests.